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answered on Sep 21, 2023

In Oklahoma, the county treasurer is generally required to notify the property owner before selling the property at a tax auction. This usually involves sending a written notice to the last known address of the property owner, as well as any other parties who may have a legal interest in the... View More

The date filed typically, however, if it is proven the person actively avoided being served that could potentially extend the time.

Not surprisingly, your question is missing some important facts.

General rules- Entry of a judgment, under State law, usually becomes a lien against all property in the state owned by a judgment debtor.

A bankruptcy filing does NOT discharge a perfected lien; in a Chapter 13,... View More

It happens.

Debts like that are usually sold in bulk. Usually the seller does not warrant collectibility.

If a particular seller conveys a large number of previously satisfied debts, the buyer may assert a claim against the seller.

But usually, if a few get through, the... View More

Your veteran status has no bearing on anything. A motion to dismiss is inappropriate as a response to a motion for judgment. If you did not answer the allegations of the complaint, the plaintiff obtained a default. If you did, your answer may not have raised, in the eyes of the plaintiff, any... View More

This is something that an Oklahoma attorney is best suited to advise on, but your question remains open for four weeks. If this is something in the lawsuit stage, an ordinary letter might not suffice as a response. There could be more formal legal responses needed. Unfortunately, it's... View More

Yes it's possible. Your contract requires you to pay on time. Quit playing around and pay on time.

No, except for an attorney.

Et al, simply references that there may be additional defendants.

Assuming this is in litigation, a set of Requests for Admissions, if it is true, Admit, if not true, Deny, if you do not know the response may be “Responding Party has insufficient information and can, therefore, neither admit or deny.”

Note, there can be penalties for not admitting... View More

While each state may have its own rules, Requests for Admissions are the same in any type of case and the requirement for how they are answered are the same. General objections are not usually allowed unless there is something wrong with the request itself.

This is a statement, not a question.

Generally usually yes. Judgments accrue interest at either the rate specified on the face of the judgment or by statute.

The statute of limitation to collect on a judgment is much longer than 5 years. The 5 year SOL applies to bringing the lawsuit. You have no statute of limitation defense.

Possibly, but the burden to trace it and show it was purchased from VA funds is on you.

I am sorry for your loss. I would recommend that you contact a probate attorney to discuss your husband's estate (assets and debts) and specifically the question you have posted. A probate attorney might be the best attorney to assist you in determining how to handle (or fight) the judgment... View More

Oklahoma allows pro se representation so no you do not have to use a lawyer. However I would advise you to use one because there are a lot of things that can get missed if you are not familiar with the process.

What is your question? They are not required to settle. Once they have a judgment they can garnish your wages for 25% and put a lien on your property. If you allowed the property to be repossessed years ago you might have a defense but you would need to speak with an attorney. Good luck!!

Whether you remember the check or not is irrelevant. However, if the bogus check was from 15 years ago and they have made no efforts to collect (lawsuit, garnishment, etc.) then they would be past the statute of limitations.

You can petition the court to pay in installments or to waive the filing fee entirely.

Yes, you can be held responsible for the medical debt of your spouse. You can see if you can negotiate a lower amount with the creditors or you can see if bankruptcy would be an option for you to discharge the medical debt. Good luck!